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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.59, 12,765.89 and 2,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.59, 12,765.89 and 2,667.66 is: 4,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.59 : 12,765.89 = 2,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.59/12,765.89 = 2,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.59x = 12,765.89 × 2,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.59x = 34,055,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055,012.91/8,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.49

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